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DATAGATE MK2
The bridge to new technologies
Quick Start Manual
www.enttec.com
Firmware V1.0
10-Jun-2010
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Contents .............................................................................................. 4
Contacting ENTTEC............................................................................ 4
Warranty .............................................................................................. 4
Glossary .............................................................................................. 6
Introduction......................................................................................... 6
Physical Features ............................................................................... 7
Software Features............................................................................... 7
Additional Features Available by Upgrade....................................... 7
Basic Concepts................................................................................... 8
Connector pin out............................................................................... 8
DMX OUT: ..................................................................................... 8
DMX IN : ........................................................................................ 8
RS232:........................................................................................... 8
The Menus ........................................................................................... 9
Menu Structure ................................................................................... 9
Getting Started.................................................................................... 9
Comms Status................................................................................... 12
NMU.................................................................................................... 12
1-Load Profile.................................................................................... 14
Factory Profiles ............................................................................... 15
2-Setup............................................................................................... 15
2-1-Change IP................................................................................. 15
2-2 Factory Default ......................................................................... 16
3-Status.............................................................................................. 16
3-1 System ...................................................................................... 16
3-2 Network..................................................................................... 16
4-Restart ............................................................................................ 16
Factory Default.................................................................................. 16
Updating the Application firmware ................................................. 17
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Contents
When you open the packaging, you should find these items in the box:
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Datagate Mk2 (pn:70044)
Cross-over Ethernet lead (pn:79101)
Straight connect Ethernet lead (pn:79102)
IEC power cord (Australia & North America only)
User manual
CD (pn:79106)
If one of these items is missing please contact your local dealer.
Contacting ENTTEC
To contact us, please send an email to: [email protected]
Tel: +61 3 9763 5755 GMT+10
Fax: +61 3 9763 5688
To write us:
ENTTEC Pty Ltd
PO BOX 4051
RINGWOOD, 3134
AUSTRALIA
Warranty
ENTTEC warrants that the product it manufactures and sells will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment from
an authorized ENTTEC wholesaler. If the device proves defective within the
respective period, ENTTEC will repair or replace the defective hardware at its sole
discretion. If the failure is due to an operator error the user accepts to pay for any
charge relating to the diagnosis of the hardware, faulty parts or shipping from our
factory.
ENTTEC makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including without
limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
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purpose. In no event shall ENTTEC be liable for indirect, special or
consequential damages.
Opening the unit voids the warranty as described above.
As this product uses Ethernet as a communication medium, we cannot
officially support applications where the Datagate is used on an existing
computer network. We recommend you have a good knowledge of networking
infrastructure and IP networking.
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Glossary
ACN:
Advanced Control Network.
Art-Net
Artistic License network protocol. This is the Artistic License DMX over
ethernet protocol.
Channel:
On the front panel of the Datagate, the term Channel is used
synonymously with a DMX over Ethernet Stream or Universe. It may at
other times mean a single DMX address or slot within a Stream or
Universe.
DHCP:
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
ESP:
Enttec Show Protocol. This is the Enttec DMX over Ethernet protocol.
HTP:
Highest Takes Precedence.
IP:
Internet Protocol.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
LTP
Lowest Takes Precedence.
PC:
Personal Computer.
RDM:
Remote Device Management.
Stream:
A DMX512 over Ethernet Universe coming into or leaving the
Datagate
512 addresses or slots' worth of control information as conveyed by
DMX512 protocol. A lighting system may have more than 512 discrete
Universe: things to control, so multiple universes may be required. When this is
the case, the Universe number will be expressed in 0-255 form for ESP
or 0-15 subnet and 0-15 universe # for Art-Net.
KiNet
A Philips Colour Kinetics Lighting Control Protocol
Introduction
Thank you for buying the Datagate Mk2. At ENTTEC we are proud of our products
and we hope you will enjoy them as much as we enjoy making them. This manual is
a Quick Start Guide, for installation purposes mainly. There are many ways to use
the Datagate Mk2 and they are covered in greater detail elsewhere. Once you have
it up and running, for further information please consult the Enttec website for videos
explaining some of the configuration possibilities, as well as the context-sensitive
help on the web page produced by the Datagate Mk2 itself.
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On the front panel, you will find :
• LCD screen
• 4 buttons (MENU, UP, DOWN and ENTER)
On the rear, you will find:
• IEC connector, you can insert any AC voltage source between 100 and 260
V and 50 to 60Hz
• 8 DMX output connectors
• 1 DMX input connector
• RJ45 connector for a 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection
• RS232 port
• 2 x USB ports
The unit has no power switch and can be left on continuously.
Physical Features
• 8 DMX ports isolated up to 1500V
• Gigabit Ethernet Connection
• LCD display provide network and status information
Software Features
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DMX refresh rate configurable for each port (1Hz -> 44Hz) default 35Hz
Break time configurable for each DMX port
Mark After Break configurable for each DMX port
All configurations are made through web browser.
Graphical User Interface for creating and editing ports is flow-chart oriented
and documents data flow as you configure it.
• Supports numerous protocols for DMX over Ethernet
◦ ESP
◦ Art-Net
◦ KiNet
Additional Features Available by Upgrade
• Stream Auditor: A status monitoring screen that includes data throughput
statistics, un-matched DMX over Ethernet data streams (streams that are
not included in the current profile), and other information for troubleshooting,
available through web page
• Merging:
• HTP
• LTP
• A/B Priority
• RDM Tools (GET, SET DMX address, Identify Fixtures ...)
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• RDM Sensors on enabled fixtures (temperature, faults, lamp hours ....)
Limitations:
As the Datagate is reliant on Ethernet, if you are using an existing computer network
and sharing the traffic between your lighting control system and other functions,
please make sure there is enough bandwidth available for the Lighting control traffic.
In some cases a traffic audit may need to be performed by your IT administrator.
Basic Concepts
The Datagate is :
• DMX Hub/Splitter/Switcher
• DMX Merger (Priority, HTP or LTP)
• DMX -> Ethernet
• Ethernet -> DMX
• Or any combination of the above
Changing from one mode to another can be done in a web browser window, via
RS232 command, or with the touch of a few buttons on the front panel menu.
Connector pin out
DMX OUT:
Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: Data Pin 3: Data +
Pin 4: NC
Pin 5: NC
DMX IN :
Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: Data Pin 3: Data +
Pin 4: NC
Pin 5: NC
RS232:
Pin 2: TX
Pin 3: RX
Pin 5: Ground
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The Menus
To access the menus the Datagate Mk2 offers 4 buttons on the front panel:
MENU, UP, DOWN and ENTER.
MENU is used to cancel the current action or go up one level in the menus
UP/DOWN are used to scroll through the menus or scroll through values
ENTER is used to choose something, whether it be the currently highlighted setting,
or a sub-menu
Menu Structure
1-Load Profile
2-Setup
2-1 Change IP
2-2 Factory Default
3-Status
3-1 System
3-2 Network
4-Restart
Getting Started
To begin your installation please follow these steps.
1. Unpack the unit from the box. Inspect the Datagate Mk2 for any damage that
might have occurred in shipping, and verify that it looks to be in good
condition before plugging it in to power.
2. The Datagate Mk2 occupies a single unit (1U) in a 19 inch rack. You may
attach it to the rack either at this time or later after configuring it, if desired.
3. Attach a power cord with mains voltage to the IEC input on the back.
4. Using an Ethernet Cat5, Cat5E or Cat6 cable, connect the Datagate Mk2 to
an Ethernet Network.
5. When the unit turns on, you will be able to see its initial IP address on the
LCD panel which looks like w.x.y.z, where each letter is a number between 0
and 255. Note that IP address down for later use.
6. Use your computer's browser to configure the Datagate Mk2. This can be
done by typing in the IP Address from step 5 as the URL for your browser.
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To Activate a profile, Click on "Profiles":
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From this screen you can manage your profiles.
As you will notice in the "Remarks" column, the factory default profiles are read only.
If you wish to modify one of them, you will first need to copy the profile to some other
name. Once the profile has been copied you can modify it to fit your particular needs.
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Comms Status
NMU
NMU (Node Management Utility) is the free Windows and OSX application used to
manage compatible ENTTEC DMX over Ethernet nodes.
NMU will not directly allow you to configure the Datagate Mk2 itself, but it can help
you find your unit's IP address and then open a browser window to make the
required changes.
To employ the NMU, follow this set of instructions:
1. If you have not already done so, download and install the application from the
Enttec website www.enttec.com/nmu
2. Ensure that your Datagate Mk2 is connected to the same network as the
computer running NMU, either through a network switch or directly to your
computer.
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Start the application.
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Press the Discovery button.
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Select a Datagate.
6. An IP Address will be shown next to any Datagate Mk2s which are
located.
7. Click on the link and open the browser window for that Datagate Mk2, if
desired
Menu Based Operation
The Datagate Mk2's front panel has a 4-button menu system, allowing profiles to be
selected; IP addresses to be changed; and certain status information to be
displayed. It can also be used to restart the Datagate MK2. See below for detailed
information
1-Load Profile
This menu is used to activate a stored profile. Press the 'Menu' key. '1 - Load
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Profile' - should be highlighted - use the up/down keys if not. Select 'Enter' to see
the available profiles. Using the up/down keys, scroll through the menu until your
desired profile is highlighted, then press 'Enter'. Datagate will display 'Checking
profile...please wait' for a short period, followed by 'Profile Activated' The Datagate
will now be configured to match the selected profile.
Factory Profiles
The Datagate has a set of default factory profiles, these are:
• DMX Splitter: This profile inputs DMX on port 8 and the signal is replicated
onto ports 1 to 7
• 4 In 4 Out Isolator: This profiles is used to isolate 4 DMX streams, signal on
input 1 is replicated to port 2, signal on port 3 is replicated on port 4
• A copy of each input port is also sent on Art-Net, this can be then used as
input into a visualiser software or to send those 4 universes to a remote
location via Ethernet
• 7 to 1 Merger: This profile does an HTP merge of inputs 1 to 7 and send the
result onto port 8 (you will need the merging option for this profile to work)
• DMX to Art-Net: This profile takes 8 DMX signals on ports 1 to 8 and send
them over Ethernet using Art-Net protocol.
• Art-Net to DMX: This profile will take 8 DMX over Ethernet signals using the
Art-Net protocol and convert them to 8 DMX signal on ports 1 to 8.
• 1-3 DMX Splitter, this profiles isolates 2 DMX universes onto 3 output ports
each.
These profiles are just an example of what can be done with the Datagate. You can
copy and modify the factory profiles to accommodate your particular needs, or create
your own profiles from scratch.
Up to 100 profiles can be stored in the Datagate Mk2 in total.
2-Setup
This menu is used to configure some settings of your Datagate Mk2.
2-1-Change IP
This menu allows you to select a Static (fixed) IP address for your Datagate Mk2, or
you can elect to have an IP assigned automatically using DHCP. Scroll through the
main menu until 2-Setup is highlighted, then select 'Enter'. '1-Change IP' should be
highlighted, select 'Enter' again. Use the up/down keys to select either '1-Use DHCP
(automatically assigns an IP Address to your Datagate) and confirm your selection,
or '2-Use Static IP' to enter a fixed IP. If using a Static IP, use the up/down keys to
increment the displayed numbers until they are correct, then select 'enter' to move to
the next available field. Once all fields have been completed, hit 'Enter' again to
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save your settings.
2-2 Factory Default
This menu will return your Datagate MK2 to it's factory default state. It will erase all
profiles you may have created and reset all settings.
Your Datagate will return back to DHCP so you may need to set the IP address if
your network does not have a DHCP server.
3-Status
3-1 System
Displays the system load :
-CPU load in percentage
-Network Transmission load in Kb/S
-Network reception load in Kb/S
If you are having problems, ENTTEC support may ask you for these numbers.
Use the MENU button to exit from this menu
3-2 Network
Displays information about the network settings:IP & Netmask
Use the MENU button to exit from this menu
4-Restart
This will restart your Datagate Mk2, there is no need to perform this function under
normal circumstances
Factory Default
You can restore your Datagate Mk2 back to factory default by 2 ways:
• From the webpage by clicking on Backup/Restore and then the Factory
Default button
• From the front menu in the 2-Setup menu
Please be aware that the factory default will erase all settings and user profiles.
Your Datagate will return back to DHCP so you may need to set the IP address if
your network does not have a DHCP server.
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Updating the Application firmware
To update the firmware on the Datagate, all that is needed is a browser on a
computer that has connection to the Internet. Download the latest firmware from
www.enttec.com and store it on your computer in an easily remembered location.
Then use the browser to explore the Datagate Mk2, and choose the Settings tab.
Follow the prompts to perform the upgrade.
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